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SBP Raises Policy Rate to 12% for First Time Since June 2026
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, raising it from 11.5%…
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Pakistan Moves to Remove Business Rules That Discourage Foreign Investment
The federal government has approved around 170 proposed amendments to the Companies Act 2017 in an effort to simplify company…
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Oil Shipping Costs Surge to $254,000 a Day as War Intensifies
Oil tanker shipping costs have soared to extraordinary levels amid the escalating war, with daily freight charges reaching $254,050, according…
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Gold Prices Drop by Rs. 7,000 Per Tola in Pakistan, Near Rs. 4.25 Lakh
Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a significant decline on Friday, with the rate of 24-karat gold falling by Rs. 7,000…
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Pakistan’s New Auto Policy 2026–31 Could Reduce Car Prices by More Than 20%
Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026–31 could make vehicles more affordable by lowering prices across several categories, according to preliminary industry…
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IMF Projects 1.3% Economic Contraction Across Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a 1.3 percent contraction in economic output across the Middle East, North Africa…
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Pakistan Customs Orders Audit After Rs. 10 Crore Fraud Allegations at Azakhel Dry Port
Pakistan Customs has launched a comprehensive review of financial documents submitted at Azakhel Dry Port in Nowshera following the discovery…
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Pakistan Auto Policy 2026–31: Proposed Sales Tax Changes for Electric and Petrol Cars
Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026–31 outlines a revised sales tax structure for different categories of vehicles, including battery electric vehicles,…
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Textile Factories Seek Affordable Electricity from Punjab Government
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has expressed interest in purchasing between 25 and 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity…
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NADRA Clarifies Biometric Verification Rules for First-Time CNIC Applicants
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified the biometric verification procedure for Pakistani citizens applying for their first…